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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.70, 18,089.55 and 5,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.70, 18,089.55 and 5,498.70 is: 8,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.70 : 18,089.55 = 5,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.70/18,089.55 = 5,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.70x = 18,089.55 × 5,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.70x = 99,469,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,469,008.59/12,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.05

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